SDR - 36 Month clinical trial results released.

36 month clinical trial results for DENTSPLY’s SDR® from the University of Alabama and the University of Buffalo are now available. SDR is an innovative self-levelling bulk fill composite that gives outstanding results in record time. The core benefits include:

4mm in a single cast

40% quicker1

Low shrinkage stress

Further to the unique benefits of SDR, the clinical trial results support SDR as an excellent quality, durable filling material.

The initial study entailed 170 restorations where SDR was bulk filled in increments of 4mm and then capped using DENTSPLY’s composite material Esthet•X® HD. Since the beginning of the trial the restorations have been individually evaluated at 12, 24 and 36 months. At each evaluation the parameters for assessment were as follows:

Fracture / surface defects

Proximal contact

Recurrent caries

Sensitivity

Gingival index

We are pleased to announce that the key findings of the clinical evaluation were as follows:

No failures attributable to SDR

Acceptable performance with respect to safety and efficacy after 3 years